Read Top Health and Fitness Headlines and Articles from http://fitnessprnews.com en-us http://fitnessprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/illinois-to-require-insurers-to-cover-therapy-for-kids-106692.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Insurance companies have historically covered only rehabilitative services to help people regain lost speech and movement skills. A new law requires insurers to cover children with disorders including Down syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/phagevax-inc-creates-proposed-effective-singledose-vaccine-for-novel-h1n1-virus-commonly-known-as-the-swine-flu-now-reported-in-more-than-70-countries-worldwide-106746.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT A US based company has developed a new vaccine production method to combat infectious diseases now seen on a global scale - including the novel H1N1 virus and no-less deadly H5N1 avian flu - in a fraction of the time used by conventional methods. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/west-los-angeles-dentist-upgrades-xray-tech-boosts-diagnosis-and-comfort-106635.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Neda Naim has upgraded her office with new digital imaging technology for X-rays, yielding clearer images and upgraded comfort for patients. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/plastic-surgeon-near-vancouver-wa-treating-more-postweightloss-patients-106719.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Vancouver and Olympia area plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chung highlights a growing trend toward post-bariatric plastic surgery, and explains why liposuction and Portland area body lift can be crucial to refine body shape after massive weight loss. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/revive-energy-mints-rylo-products-launches-national-tv-commercial-production-106774.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Revive Energy Mints has announced the rollout of a national TV commercial before years end. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/team-fitness-america-releases-july-featured-personal-trainer-of-the-month-106852.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Team Fitness America Releases July Featured Personal Trainer Of The Month http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/team-fitness-america-releases-july-featured-personal-trainer-of-the-month-106797.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Joy Hoffmaster, a highly recommended Orange County personal trainer for Team Fitness America, is being featured as July's winner due to her excellent client reviews, diversity in training abilities, and continued success with helping her clients. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/marijuana-what-is-it-and-is-it-legal-in-the-state-of-florida-106747.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Hiring a lawyer is a good idea if you are arrested or charged with possession of marijuana as it can be a felony if you are caught possessing more than 20 grams of the plant. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/nursing-home-liability-106621.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Knowledge is indeed power and can help identify those facilities which provide the care you or your loved one are entitled to receive while holding those that do not accountable. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/minneapolis-orthodontics-expert-opens-new-practice-in-lakeville-106631.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth has opened Cosmopolitan Orthodontics in Lakeville and Dr. Trudy Bonvino will be the orthodontist at the practice. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/lighterlife-appoints-new-ceo-and-sales-and-marketing-director-106259.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT LighterLife has announced the appointment of Sara Jamison as Chief Executive Officer http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/craig-goldenfarb-named-chairperson-to-aajs-aed-litigation-group-106372.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Craig Goldenfarb, a local personal injury lawyer, has been appointed chairperson of the American Association for Justice's Automated External Defibrillator Litigation Group http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/pamela-joyce-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-106567.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Pamela Joyce excels in consumer driven healthcare http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/michael-jacksons-passing-can-serve-to-save-the-lives-of-the-millions-that-are-on-their-way-to-join-him-in-death-because-his-personality-is-the-personality-of-many-millions-106142.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Remember Michael Jackson, he either passed from us leaving only his music, or in death he can remain an icon to set millions of sheople free from slick drug advertisements and the resulting drug dependency. Which will he be to you? http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/bryson-city-bicycles-offering-kona-and-marin-bike-sales-and-rentals-announces-grand-opening-celebration-july-4th-in-bryson-city-nc-106310.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Bryson City Bicycles will hold its Grand Opening Celebration July 4th in Bryson City, NC. The Grand Opening features Kona bikes, Marin bikes, and Eastern BMX bikes, with a storewide 5% off on all items except bikes. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/astrabedscom-is-proud-to-announce-the-addition-of-custom-bamboo-covers-now-available-on-our-orthopedic-memory-foam-mattresses-106402.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT strabeds.com an industry leader in the adjustable bed market redefines the term of "luxurious comfort" by offering an all natural, softer than the finest Egyptian cotton, custom Bamboo covers for their exceptional Orthopedic Memory Foam mattresses. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/antismoking-regulations-today-may-have-roots-in-nazi-policies-106425.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT When examined in relation to known history, the anti-smoking policies of today may have their origins in Nazi Germany. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/from-banned-to-indemandban-on-natural-breast-augmentation-lifted-106355.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT After being banned for over 20 years, autologous fat injections for breast augmentation is steadily gaining a new and more natural notoriety with the procedure's pioneer, Dr. Todd Malan. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/mona-sampath-launches-bollywood-professional-dance-fitness-company-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area-106410.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT New Bollywood Dance and Aerobics Company Poised to Become the Largest in North America http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/harley-medical-group-service-would-be-recommended-by-98-of-its-patients-106052.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Ninety-eight per cent of the Harley Medical Group's patients over the last two years say they would happily recommend the cosmetic surgery provider, according to an independent survey http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/new-jersey-requires-nursing-home-bed-upgrades-106211.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT In April, New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine signed a bill requiring the state's nursing homes to provide residents with pressure-relieving mattresses that prevent bedsores. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/keep-summertime-swimming-safe-106216.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT While a swimming pool is a great place for families and friends to have summertime fun, dangers can lurk beneath its surface. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/electronic-cigarette-support-continues-on-despite-attacks-106235.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Electronic cigarette use and support is gaining ground in light of little evidence against the products' safety and failing special interest group jabs at the industry itself. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/mice-may-hold-key-to-parkinsons-disease-106238.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Recently, scientists at the Weill Cornell Medical School were able to recreate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease in mice, leading some to believe that a breakthrough in treating the ailment could be just around the corner. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/santa-monica-ca-june-29-2009-facelift-dentistry-is-more-than-just-a-pretty-face-creating-beautiful-cosmetic-dentistry-enhancing-facelift-and-improved-health-106176.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Good dental health means better overall health. Declining dental health is related to accelerated decline in overall health. Face Lift Dentistry offers answers. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/07/food-and-body-image-issues-heat-up-summer-workshop-106208.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Summary: CEDRIC Centre founder, Michelle Morand announces an upcoming workshop for anyone who frequently uses food to cope with stress, teaching important techniques and strategies for finding freedom and peace of mind. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/botox-treatments-may-endanger-children-106121.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The Food and Drug Administration has placed a "black box" warning on the use of Botox and related products. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/ernestine-l-diamond-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-106070.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Ernestine L. Diamond may be the oldest American living with sickle cell disease http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/jill-a-rauber-honored-for-excellence-in-healthcare-administration-106094.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Jill A. Rauber has 15 years of healthcare experience http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/cheerleading-dangers-prompt-experts-to-call-for-congressional-hearing-on-injuries-105994.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The National Center for Catastrophic Sports injury Research annual study continues to expose cheerleading as the number one cause of catastrophic injury to high school and college female athletes. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/south-florida-vaginal-surgeon-launches-the-center-for-cosmetic-laser-gynecology-105979.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The Center for Cosmetic Laser Gynecology provides advanced cosmetic gynecology, vaginal surgery, vaginal rejuvenation, labiaplasty, and liposuction procedures by Dr. Mark Scheinberg in South Florida. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/the-causes-of-kernicterus-105867.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Both kernicterus and jaundice are caused by bilirubin. In most humans, the liver filters out the bilirubin, preventing any harmful side effects from developing. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/what-is-2020-vision-105874.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The term 20/20 vision is used to define perfect vision. In countries which use the metric system it is known as 6/6 vision, referring to meters instead of feet. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/scarless-breast-augmentation-is-the-hype-warranted-105876.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Over the last few years, many women and physicians have been raving about scarless breast augmentation, an innovation that allowed women to receive breast implants through their bellybutton, resulting in minimal scarring. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/choosing-the-right-lasik-surgeon-105879.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT If you like the idea of enjoying better vision but are frightened about the surgery, it can help to understand LASIK better. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/medical-experts-prescribe-legislation-to-help-prevent-cancer-105911.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Scientists urge drastic revision of the Obama Cancer Plan http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/dr-samuel-s-epstein-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-105913.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Samuel S. Epstein is an award winning expert in cancer prevention and research http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/nora-f-suddeth-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-105931.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Nora F. Suddeth encourages many people to be healthier through Herbalife http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/jane-f-habermann-lcpt-lmft-joins-ranks-of-leading-professionals-105933.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Jane F. Habermann Uses Art in Psychotherapy http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/highend-bike-boutique-kgs-bikes-adds-kirklee-custom-frames-to-its-lineup-105927.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT KGS Bikes, the premier custom bicycle shop, is adding Kirklee custom frames to its lineup. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/lloydspharmacy-reveals-britons-play-russian-roulette-with-worlds-deadliest-disease-105720.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Lloydspharmacy research reveals British holidaymakers are playing Russian Roulette with malaria, the world's deadliest disease http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/ethnicity-and-rhinoplasty-105759.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT In the past, many people have been wary of undergoing plastic surgery, especially if the procedure would alter a facial feature tied to their ethnicity. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/closed-rhinoplasty-surgery-versus-open-rhinoplasty-surgery-105761.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT There are two kinds of techniques that can be used for rhinoplasty: "closed" surgery and "open" surgery. The difference has to do with where your plastic surgeon makes the incision to access the nose interior. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/los-angeles-cosmetic-dentist-dr-anthony-mobassers-porcelain-veneers-technique-105652.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Aesthetically pleasing dental porcelain veneers do not happen by accident. Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Anthony Mobasser shares his thoughts on the technique necessary to craft a dazzling smile with porcelain veneers. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/studies-show-hospitals-are-deadlier-on-nights-and-weekends-105660.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT A number of recent studies show that patients admitted to hospitals on nights and weekends are less likely to receive immediate urgent medical care than those admitted on weekdays. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/amputation-injuries-medical-and-legal-issues-105666.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT A serious injury such as an amputation has the potential to dramatically change a person's life. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/the-recession-ate-my-vacation-105682.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Did the recession eat your vacation? If so, share your frustration with a "Recession Ate It" t-shirt, and help a child in need at the same time. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/columbus-premierprovider-dentist-wins-award-for-invisalign-expertise-105537.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Grove City Family Dentistry's Dr. Zimmerman will be recognized for her work with Invisalign by presenting at the annual Invisalign Summit conference. http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/united-nations-antidrug-day-church-of-scientology-urges-community-counterattack-against-drugs-105676.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Scientology churches urge young and old to help save lives on United Nations International Day against Drugs Abuse and Trafficking http://fitnessprnews.com/health_and_fitness_articles/2009/06/potentially-deadly-fumes-from-chinese-drywall-prompt-cpsc-investigation-105376.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The complaints originated in Florida with some 90 complaints being filed from 15 different counties by mid-February.